Fatigue, rashes, diarrhea, tapering...what next..

[Temoral]

Hi Warriors. Am missing a lunch date today because of fatigue and all the above symptoms, plus low mood. Feel like I'm being a wimp, because this is not my usual approach to life! On 3.25mg trying to stay there in prep for synth blood test on 19th, which rheumy wanted me to get to 2.5 for...no chance! I only have GCA....not as bad as many people, but added stress from one of my sons, who is sadly, just selfish. Just having an offload. Sorry. Any recommendations for rash relief welcome. 😌

[PMRpro Ambassador]

What the rheumy WANTS is often only a pipedream ...

As for selfish offspring - one day it will catch up with them.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Really depends what’s causing it …. Have you tried antihistamines - tablets or ointment, aloe vera ointment, cloth dampened by cool water, apple cider vinegar, baking soda - SheffieldJane has 101 uses for it after she purchased a much bigger amount that she really wanted! 😊

[Temoral in reply to DorsetLady]

Have tried antihistamines...have apple cider vinegar and baking soda...so will give them a try. Thank you. It does depend on the cause...might have to see the GP nurse if it doesn't die down soon...

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Temoral]

Where is the rash? What SORT of rash?

[Temoral in reply to PMRpro]

Right side in abdominal area...like little red pimples and blotches under the skin...not blustery at all...have had shingles jab, so hoping not that.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Temoral]

Have you had Covid recently, or anything that could have been Covid?

[Temoral in reply to Temoral]

Blistery

[Temoral in reply to Temoral]

No...flu..but tested negative throughout...

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Temoral]

Testing negative isn't that reliable. And Covid causes all sorts of rashes

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